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V863 KFH

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,861 mi
Last recorded165,861 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV863 KFH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 165,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 160,389 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 160,206 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 156,170 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 156,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 150,111 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 144,530 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 139,471 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 134,146 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 129,659 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 124,712 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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V863 KFH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V863 KFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V863 KFH registered?

V863 KFH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V863 KFH safe to buy?

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